Nutrabolics Inc. voluntarily recalls unauthorized "Blackout" sleep-aid, which may pose serious health risks

OTTAWA - At Health Canada's request, Nutrabolics Inc. is voluntarily recalling "Blackout," a sleep-aid product, because it is labelled to contain a drug (L-tryptophan) at a prescription-strength dose, and may pose serious health risks. Blackout has not been authorized by Health Canada, which means it has not been evaluated for safety, effectiveness or quality. Prescription drugs should be taken only under the advice and supervision of a healthcare professional because they are used to treat specific diseases and may cause serious side effects. Blackout may have been sold at multiple retailers, both online and in stores, across Canada.

Unauthorized product

Stop using this product. Consult your health care professional if you have used this product and have health concerns. Return any unused product to the place of purchase. Contact Nutrabolics Inc. at 1-800-568-8781 or www.nutrabolics.com/pages/contact if you have questions about this recall. Read product labels to verify that health products have been authorized for sale by Health Canada. Authorized health products have an eight-digit Drug Identification Number (DIN), Natural Product Number (NPN) or Homeopathic Drug Number (DIN-HM). You can also check whether products have been authorized for sale by searching Health Canada's Drug Product Database and Licensed Natural Health Product Database . Report any health product-related adverse reactions or complaints to Health Canada.